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Q&A: Environmental protection benefits the American economy and public health | Penn State University

Q&A: Environmental protection benefits the American economy and public health

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The impacts of environmental protection on public health and the economy outweigh the costs of implementing and enforcing environmental regulations, according to Penn State researchers who conducted a cost-benefit analysis using data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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$1.74M grant to fund Eastern Fire Network | Penn State University

$1.74M grant to fund Eastern Fire Network

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As large wildfires become more frequent in the eastern U.S., a new research initiative based at Penn State will develop big-picture goals for future study. Erica Smithwick, director of the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute at the University, will lead the effort.

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Seed Grant Projects

Institute for Computational and Data Sciences funds eight mid-scale seed grants | Penn State University

Institute for Computational and Data Sciences funds eight mid-scale seed grants

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The Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences' Mid-Scale Seed Grant Program has awarded eight teams of Penn State researchers for projects that will contribute to one or more of the institute's research hubs or affiliated centers.

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Feedback loops accelerate warming, other atmospheric changes in Arctic | Penn State University

Feedback loops accelerate warming, other atmospheric changes in Arctic

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Using two instrumented planes and ground-based measurements from a two-month long field campaign to compare chemical processes in two regions in the Arctic — and the largest oil field in North America — to surrounding areas, researchers at Penn State have painted a comprehensive picture of the chemical processes taking place in the Arctic and found that there are multiple, separate interactions impacting the atmosphere.

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Professor’s 'Anthropology of Alcohol' course a perennial favorite with students | Penn State University

Professor’s 'Anthropology of Alcohol' course a perennial favorite with students

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Kirk French, assistant professor of anthropology and film production/media studies, is wrapping up another fall teaching "ANTH 140: Anthropology of Alcohol," which for nearly a decade has been one of Penn State’s most popular general-education courses.

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Even with Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous

Even with Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous

As projections of U.S. electricity demand rise sharply, President Donald Trump is looking to coal – historically a dominant force in the U.S. energy economy – as a key part of the solution.

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ICDS Quantum Hub awards Quantum SuperSEED grants | Penn State University

ICDS Quantum Hub awards Quantum SuperSEED grants

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The Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences' Quantum Hub has announced Quantum SuperSEED grants to three Penn State collaborative research teams.

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Latest episode features research team exploring how to improve clarity and trust in wildfire smoke warnings

‘Growing Impact’: Strengthening public response to air-quality warnings

As wildfire seasons lengthen, the impact of smoke on public health continues to rise. While wildfires are most common in the western United States, a report from Climate Central found that every county in the contiguous U.S. now experiences at least 16 days of wildfire smoke annually. A recent study suggests that the current annual U.S.

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Podcast cover titled ‘Decoding Wildfire Smoke Forecasts.’ A person holds a smartphone displaying an air quality app showing a PM2.5 reading in the unhealthy range. Logos for Penn State’s Institute of Energy and the Environment and the Growing Impact podcast appear at the top.

Growing Impact: Decoding wildfire smoke forecasts

As long-distance smoke reaches the Northeast, residents face confusing and often conflicting air-quality information. This episode explores how people interpret alerts, why forecasts disagree, and what clearer communication could mean for community preparedness.

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Uganda community collaboration targets climate hazards with reforestation | Penn State University

Uganda community collaboration targets climate hazards with reforestation

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In a mountainous part of western Uganda ravaged by floods and other disasters, Penn State faculty and students are working with community members on environmental strategies.

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Institute funds 20 faculty fellows in AI and quantum sciences | Penn State University

Institute funds 20 faculty fellows in AI and quantum sciences

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The Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences has awarded 20 fellowships to University faculty through its Faculty Upskilling Fellowships in artificial intelligence or quantum sciences. Selected faculty are spread across eight colleges, 17 departments and three Penn State campuses: University Park, Beaver and Hershey.

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Shrinking materials hold big potential for smart devices, researchers say | Penn State University

Shrinking materials hold big potential for smart devices, researchers say

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Researchers at Penn State have developed a scalable, versatile approach to designing and fabricating wireless, internet-enabled electronic systems that can better adapt to 3D surfaces, such as the human body or common household items, paving the way for more precise health monitoring or household automation.

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